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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to visit Moscow, Russia on 29-30 August 2019
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will lead a business delegation from oil & gas as well as steel sectors to Moscow from 29-30 August, 2019. This will be his first overseas’ visit since his assumption of office.
Shri Pradhan and Russian Energy Minister Mr. Alexander Novak will review cooperation in the energy sector, in the run-up to the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister to Vladivostok to participate in the 5th Annual Eastern Economic Forum as the Chief Guest and the 20th Annual Bilateral Summit between the two countries during the first week of September 2019. Discussions will focus on further strengthening bilateral energy cooperation, including in oil & gas, steel and coal sectors. The Indian steel sector is exploring ways to ensure raw material securitization for its stakeholders.
Shri Pradhan will also meet the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and the Presidential Plenipotentiary to the Far East of Russia to discuss the follow-up on the collaborative activities identified by Indian companies during their visit to Far East Russia earlier this month.
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel together with Russian Energy Minister will participate in an Energy Dialogue with Russian and Indian Oil & Gas and Steel Companies.
Cabinet
MoU between India and Japan for Academic and Research Cooperation and Exchange
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding  signed between National Atmospheric Research Laboratory , Dept of Space, Government of India and Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere , Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan for Academic and Research Cooperation and Exchange on November 4, 2020 and November 11, 2020 at respective institutes and exchanged by post.
Objectives
- This MoU shall enable NARL and RISH to continue their cooperation in areas of atmospheric science and technology, collaborative scientific experiments/campaigns and related modelling studies utilising the research facilities of RISH and NARL, exchange of scientific materials, publications and information, joint research meetings and workshops, exchange of faculty members, students and researchers.
- This MoU would lead to mutual utilization of facilities such as the Middle and Upper atmosphere  radar in Shigaraki, Japan, the Equatorial Atmosphere Radar  in Kototabang, Indonesia and complementary instruments available from RISH, and the Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere  radar and complementary instruments available at NARL.
Background
NARL and RISH have been collaborating in the area of atmospheric science and technology as well as exchange of scientists. This arrangement was formalised in 2008 through an MoU. The above MoU was renewed in the year 2013. A fresh MOU to promote collaborative research, as per the new guidelines, was signed in November 2020 by both sides and exchanged.
NARL scientists worked as resource persons in the international school on atmospheric radar conducted by RISH. A team of Professors and Researchers of Kyoto University visited NARL and conducted focused workshop to strengthen cooperative research being carried out by the two institutes.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.81 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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1,93,53,58,865
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18,81,65,190
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.81 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.17% GS 2021’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.27% GS 2026’, Auction for Sale  of ‘6.45% GS 2029’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.62% GS 2039’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.63% GS 2059’.
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.17 per cent Government Stock, 2021’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.27 per cent Government Stock, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘6.45 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction, ‘7.62 per cent Government Stock, 2039’ for a notified amount of Rs 1,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.63 per cent Government Stock, 2059’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of Rs 16,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 1,000 crore each against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on December 20, 2019 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on December 20, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 am and 12.00 noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 am and 12.30 pm.
The result of the auctions will be announced on December 20, 2019  and payment by successful bidders will be on December 23, 2019 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"We remember his warm personality, we remember his endearing nature, we remember his wit and humour, we remember his contribution to national progress.
Atal Ji lives in the hearts and minds of our citizens. Today, on his Punya Tithi went to Sadaiv Atal and paid tributes to him."
Vice President's Secretariat
Ganesh Chaturthi is a symbol of our national and cultural unity: Vice President
Performs Ganesh Chaturthi puja
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Ganesh Chaturthi is a symbol of our national and cultural unity. He was addressing the gathering at the Ganesh Chaturthi puja, performed along with the other family members at his residence today.
The Vice President extended his warm greetings and good wishes to the people of the country on this auspicious occasion of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’. May this festival bring peace, prosperity and harmony in our country, he added.
The Vice President said that Lord Ganesh is revered as an embodiment of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune in our country. Starting a good work in the auspicious name of Lord Ganesh is always considered lucky and propitious by people of our country, he added.
The Governor of Haryana, Shri Satyadev Narayan Arya and the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Central deputation for minimum 3 years at DS level/above required for empanelment as Secretary & Additional Secretary
Suggestions have been received for optimal utilization of the Central Deputation Reserve of All India Services officers in various States so as to meet the requirement of officers at the Centre. The two-way movement of officers benefits both the States and the Centre. While meeting the need for fresh inputs from diverse States at senior levels at the Centre in policy planning/formulation and implementation of programmes in States, such action also enhances the domain expertise of individual officer and widens their experience.
It may be added that the officers are required to have worked on central deputation for a minimum period of three years at the level of Deputy Secretary and above for consideration of empanelment as Secretary and Additional Secretary.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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Union Minister S Jaishankar to visit Kerala on September 16-17
PM Vishwakarma: Union Minister S Jaishankar to be the Chief Guest in Thiruvananthapuram
Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar will arrive at Thiruvananthapuram on 16th September evening for a two day visit. On 17th September, the Minister will attend 'PM Vishwakarma' event as Chief Guest at Tagore Theatre, Vazhuthacaud,Thiruvananthapuram at 11 AM. The event is organised by Union Ministry of Railways and Union Ministry of MSME. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme at 11 AM from New Delhi. The scheme aims to support the artisans and craftspeople financially and to keep the age-old tradition, culture and diverse heritage alive and flourishing through local products, art and crafts.
Dr S Jaishankar will also visit Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology , Valiamala at 02.45 PM will deliver a lecture on 'G20- Vikasit Bharat' as part of Amrit Kaal-Vimarsh initiative. This is Government of India's initiative to discuss the transformational changes that has laid down the foundation of Viksit Bharat by 2047.The minister will also interact with students at IIST and will depart to Delhi in the evening.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Rejuvenation of Water Bodies
The State Governments are mandated to take up re-vitalisation and rejuvenation of water bodies in their respective State. However, this Ministry is providing partial financial assistance to the identified projects under the scheme Repair, Renovation and Restoration  of Water Bodies, which is a component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana –Har Khet Ko Pani .
The details of water bodies re-vitalised/ rejuvenated with financial assistance under the above scheme of this Ministry, for the period 2014-15 till date, State and year wise, are given at Annexure-I.
Further, approval of a cluster of projects is normally the financial year in which its first installment is released. The work is targeted for completion in two years subsequent to the release of first installment. However, in deserving cases, time extension is also being provided by this Ministry on case to case basis.
Apart from the above scheme, in 2019, renovation of traditional water bodies is also being supported by this Ministry under Jal Shakti Abhiyan. The campaign was launched in 2019, followed in 2021, by “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain”  campaign. Focused interventions under these annual campaigns taken up by the Government of India and the State Governments, inter-alia, include renovation of traditional and other water bodies/ tanks, enumeration, geo-tagging and making inventory of all water bodies, and removal of encroachments of tanks/ lakes, and de-silting of tanks, and protection of water catchment area. After inclusion of hte activitiy under this Ministry's Jal Shakti Abhiyan in 2021, details of the water bodies covered under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan of this Ministry is placed at Annexure-II.
Government of Punjab is yet to submit any proposal for financial assistance under RRR of Water Bodies scheme in the last five years.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Competition Commission of India
CCI receives first green channel combination
The Competition Commission of India  received the first green channel combination filed under sub-section  of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002  read with regulations 5 and 5A of the Competition Commission of India  Regulations, 2011 , 3rd October, 2019.
The notification relates to the acquisition of the Essel Mutual Fund , a mutual fund registered under the SEBI  Regulations, 1996  by an entity forming a part of the Sachin Bansal Group.
Essel Finance AMC Limited acts as an investment manager to Essel MF. Essel MF Trustee Limited is the trustee of Essel MF. It ensures that the transactions entered into by Essel AMC are in accordance with the MF Regulations and also reviews the activities carried on by Essel AMC. Essel Finance Wealth Zone Private Limited is the sponsor entity for Essel MF and the parent entity of both Essel AMC and Essel Trustee.
The Proposed Combination filed in terms of Regulation 5A of the Combination Regulations  shall be deemed to have been approved upon filing and acknowledgement thereof.
Summary of the Proposed Combination is available at:
https://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/notice_order_summary_doc/C-2019-10-691.pdf
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Exhibition on achievements of 7 years of Union government commences at Panaji, Goa
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurates exhibition on ' Seven Years of Seva' - Transforming India
Goa, 5 January 2022
Field Outreach Bureau  - Goa, the local unit of Bureau of Outreach and Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, on Wednesday mounted an exhibition on the achievements of seven years of the Union Government. The five-day multimedia exhibition on the welfare schemes of Government of India is set under the theme of “Seven Years of Seva” ; alongside the site of Saras Mela at Campal, Panaji, Goa.
Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant Inaugurated the event , Shri Micheal Lobo, Minister of Rural development, Government of Goa also present. The inauguration was followed by cultural events.Thirteen schemes of Government of India vis a vis Atmanirbhar Bharat, Ayushman Bharat, Jal Jeevan Mission, MSME Schemes, Minimum Support Price , PM Mudra Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, PMGKY, PM Kisan Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana , Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Ujjwala Scheme, and Free Covid vaccination are showcased in the exhibition.
The exposition features detailed statistics and features of the central sector schemes mentioned above, which not only outline the scheme but also inspires the public in better adoption and implementation. The information rich content of the expo is espousing the firm commitment of the Union government in uplifting the weaker sections of the society. The milestones shared on the exhibition, of the journey of the last Seven years is a testament of the strength we have as a nation and the firm foundations that have been laid in the last few years makes us confident that we will be able to bounce back with resilience, given the challenging and difficult times we are in.
Public is requested to make use of this opportunity and visit the venue, get informed, imbibed and inspired.VK/DR
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Ministry of Finance
GST Revenue collection for the month of June, 2019 stands at Rs.99,939 crore
Total number of GSTR 3B Returns filed for the month of May up to 30th June, 2019 stands at 74.38 lakh
Total gross GST revenue collected in the month of June, 2019 is ₹ 99,939crore of which CGST is ₹ 18,366crore, SGST is ₹ 25,343crore, IGST is ₹ 47,772crore  and Cess is ₹8,457 crore . The total number of GSTR 3B Returns filed for the month of Mayup to 30th June, 2019 is 74.38lakh.
The Government has settled ₹ 18,169 crore to CGST and ₹ 13,613 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement. The total revenue earned by Central Government and the State Governments after regular settlement in the month of June, 2019 is ₹ 36,535 crore for CGST and ₹ 38,956 crore for the SGST.
Revenue in June, 2018 was ₹ 95,610 crore and the revenue during June, 2019 is a growth of 4.52% over the revenue in the same month last year. The revenue in June, 2019 is 1.86% higher than the monthly average of GST revenue in FY 2018-19 .
The chart shows trends in revenue during the current year.
Ministry of Power
NHPC celebrates International Women’s Day
NHPC organize two-day workshop for its women employees with interactive sessions on a variety of topics dealing with women empowerment, leadership, work-life balance, financial planning
NHPC felicitates 12 female employees for their outstanding contribution in various fields
NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company is observing International Women’s Day under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with great fervour and enthusiasm at its Corporate Office, Faridabad and across its various locations in the country. NHPC’s T&HRD Division and NHPC WIPs  cell is organizing a two-day workshop for NHPC women employees from 8th to 9th March 2022 to commemorate International Women’s Day. The workshop was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Smt. Alka Tiwari, IAS, Secretary, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes  and Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC. Shri Y.K. Chaubey, Director , Shri R.P. Goyal, Director , Shri Biswajit Basu, Director , Shri A.K. Srivastava, CVO were also present on the occasion alongwith other senior officers and women employees of NHPC. The programme was telecast live across all NHPC Regional Offices, Power Stations and Projects to enable participation of all NHPC women employees posted at these locations.
Smt. Alka Tiwari, IAS, Secretary, NCST, delivered a special talk on ‘Women in Leadership’ in the opening session of the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC stressed on the role of women in society. He further highlighted the recent achievements of NHPC women employees and applauded their hard work, dedication and professionalism in contributing towards the growth of NHPC.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, NHPC especially felicitated 12 female employees for their outstanding contribution in various fields. Amongst these employees, Dr. Kamla Fartyal, GGM, Medical Services and Dr. Sushma Baleshwar Trivedi, Sr. DCMO were felicitated for their outstanding contribution to fight Covid – 19 pandemic, Ms. A. Nalini, Senior Manager  was felicitated for Outstanding performance in para sports at both National and International Level and Smt. Suja Anandan, Senior Manager , Ms. Monika Singh, DM , Ms. Aditi Bisht, Manager , Dr. Pinki Kumari Roy, Sr. DCMO, Smt. Saloni Yadav, DM , Smt. Nidhi Kaloni, DM , Smt. Purva Maini, Assistant Programmer, Smt. Anju Marwah, Private Secretary and Smt. Kamlesh, Assistant Programmer were felicitated for commendable performance in various Inter CPSU Sports tournaments
The two-day workshop will include interactive sessions on a variety of topics dealing with women empowerment, leadership, work-life balance, financial planning etc. by leading experts from a diverse range of fields.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries launches cleanliness drive within the Ministry and across its CPSEs under Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Wastes and clearing Pending Matters
In accordance with the Swachh Bharat vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a Special Campaign for Disposal of Wastes and clearing Pending Matters is being organized in the Ministry of Heavy Industries from 2nd to 31st October, 2022. The main focus areas of the Campaign include effective disposal of public grievances, references from the Members of Parliament, Cleanliness drive, disposal of scrap, recording and weeding out of files.
The Preparatory Phase from 14th to 30th Sept., 2022 of the Campaign was utilized to prepare groundwork for the main campaign and to sensitize the officials, identify pendency; finalize the Campaign sites; identify scrap and redundant materials. It was decided to launch cleanliness drive within the Ministry as well as its CPSEs and autonomous bodies.
During the Implementation Phase from 2nd to 31st October, 2022, all out efforts are being made for making the campaign a great success through involvement of all the key personnel and close monitoring. Daily progress is being uploaded on the SCPDM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
As a part of campaign, more than 4.6 lakh sq. feet of space has been freed for gainful utilization. The campaign is in full swing to exceed the targets set by the Ministry for the period.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala & Amritsar
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

Based on 0830 hours IST Observations
All India Weather Inference 
- The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through lat. 20.5°N/ Long. 60°E, Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala and Amritsar.
- Large scale atmospheric conditions are not favourable for further advance of monsoon into Rajasthan, remaining parts of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. However, there could be slow progress into some more parts of Uttar Pradesh during next five days in association with the existing cyclonic circulation over East Uttar Pradesh in the lower levels.
- The Low Pressure Area over east Uttar Pradesh & adjoining Bihar has become less marked. However, the associated cyclonic circulation lies over East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood and extends upto 3.1 km above mean sea level.
- The Western Disturbance is now seen as a trough in mid & upper tropospheric westerlies with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level roughly along Long. 70°E to the north of Lat. 22°N.
- The trough at mean sea level from Northwest Rajasthan to northwest Bay of Bengal now runs from south Punjab to south Assam across south Haryana, north Uttar Pradesh, central Bihar and north Gangetic West Bengal and extends upto 0.9 km above mean sea level.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over Punjab & adjoining areas of northwest Rajasthan and Haryana and extends upto 3.1 km above mean sea level.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over Gangetic West Bengal & adjoining Bangladesh between 3.1 km & 5.8 km above mean sea level.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over south Assam & neighbourhood and extends upto 2.1 km above mean sea level.
- The off shore trough at mean sea level now lies off Karnataka Kerala coasts.
- The trough from east central Arabian sea to South Konkan now runs from central parts of south Arabian Sea to south Konkan between 4.5 km & 5.8 km above mean sea level.
- The cyclonic circulation over north Haryana & neighbourhood at 1.5 km above mean sea level has become less marked.
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